Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
Purchase #1 | $21.66 | 6.364% | $23.0384 | $23.04 | $23.05 | $23.00 |
Purchase #2 | $146.33 | 8.229% | $158.3715 | $158.37 | $158.35 | $158.40 |
Purchase #3 | $220.30 | 8.271% | $238.521 | $238.52 | $238.50 | $238.50 |
Purchase #4 | $231.57 | 10.537% | $255.9705 | $255.97 | $255.95 | $256.00 |
Purchase #5 | $215.60 | 13.196% | $244.0506 | $244.05 | $244.05 | $244.10 |
Purchase #6 | $225.83 | 10.243% | $248.9618 | $248.96 | $248.95 | $249.00 |
Purchase #7 | $126.84 | 9.416% | $138.7833 | $138.78 | $138.80 | $138.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,188.13 | $1,307.6971 | $1,307.69 | $1,307.65 | $1,307.80 |